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"Monkey" in Hindi: बंदर

बंदरbandar

Say it: BAN-darmasculine noun/bən̪d̪ər/

Monkey in Hindi is बंदर (bandar), a masculine noun. A female monkey can be बंदरिया (bandariya) in casual speech.

Temple warning

बंदर बैग छू ले, संभलकर रखिए।

bandar bag na chhoo le, sambhalkar rakhie.

Don't let a monkey touch the bag — keep it careful.
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How to pronounce बंदर

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BAN-dar

/bən̪d̪ər/

Bandar is BAN-dar. Soft dental d; both syllables short. Do not add an English y at the end.

"Monkey" in Hindi: quick reference

HindiEnglish
बंदरbandarmonkey

Default.

बंदरियाbandariyafemale monkey

Casual feminine.

बंदरों का झुंडbandaron ka jhundtroop of monkeys

Temple / hill towns.

नारियल वाला बंदरnaariyal wala bandarcoconut monkey (street act)

Older street entertainment talk.

How to use बंदर in real life

  1. 1Temple warning

    बंदर बैग छू ले, संभलकर रखिए।

    bandar bag na chhoo le, sambhalkar rakhie.

    Don't let a monkey touch the bag — keep it careful.

    Tourist tip.

  2. 2Zoo

    बच्चे बंदर को केला दिखा रहे हैं।

    bachche bandar ko kela dikha rahe hain.

    The kids are showing a banana to the monkey.

    Zoo scene.

  3. 3Hill town

    सड़क किनारे बंदर बैठे हैं।

    sadak kinaare bandar baithe hain.

    Monkeys are sitting by the roadside.

    Plural sense with baithe.

Mistakes English speakers make with बंदर

Incorrect: Meri bandar

Correct: Mera bandar

Bandar is masculine as the default noun.

Incorrect: Feeding every temple bandar without care

Correct: Watch bags; ask locals before feeding

Culture tip more than grammar — monkeys snatch food and phones.

Good to know

Around many temples and hill stations, बंदर are bold around snacks and shiny phones. Locals treat them as part of the landscape, not pets. Kids' nicknames sometimes tease with bandar, so use that sense carefully.

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Walking near a temple with snacks

  1. ChatPal

    वहाँ बंदर देख रहे हैं खाने को।

    vahaan bandar dekh rahe hain khaane ko.

    The monkeys there are eyeing the food.

  2. You

    ठीक है, पैकेट बंद रखूँगा बंदर से।

    theek hai, packet band rakhunga bandar se.

    Okay — I'll keep the packet closed from the monkey.

  3. ChatPal

    हाँ, फ़ोन भी अंदर रखिए।

    haan, phone bhi andar rakhie.

    Yes — keep the phone inside too.

  4. You

    समझ गया, बंदर तेज़ होते हैं।

    samajh gaya, bandar tez hote hain.

    Got it — monkeys are quick.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Monkey" in Hindi

Female monkey?

Bandariya in casual speech.

Troop of monkeys?

Bandaron ka jhund.

Gender?

Masculine default: mera bandar.

Safety tip?

Hide food and phones near temple troops.

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